Dr. Robert Kaniecki specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Pittsburgh, PA and Sewickley, PA. He obtained his medical school training at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and performed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Kaniecki honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include UPMC Presbyterian and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

Dr. Erek Lam is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and sleep medicine. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. His professional affiliations include UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Lam is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Lam graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and then he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Puja Aggarwal is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Aggarwal is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more. She obtained her medical school training at Northeast Ohio Medical University and performed her residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Aggarwal (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy.

Dr. Bilal Sitwat works as a pediatric neurologist. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Sitwat is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate. After attending Dow Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago. Dr. Sitwat (or staff) is conversant in Urdu. He is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Northwest, and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

Dr. Richard Plowey works as a pain specialist and neurologist in Wexford, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and West Mifflin, PA. He takes United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Plowey trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami for his residency. He is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Dr. Barbara Dappert's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She is rated 3.5 stars out of 5 by her patients. Dr. Dappert is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. She graduated from Rush Medical College. She is affiliated with UPMC Passavant.

Dr. Robert Safier is a pediatric neurologist. Dr. Safier's hospital/clinic affiliations include Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Safier trained at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Safier honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Joseph Wapenski is a Cranberry Township, PA physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Wapenski average 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Wapenski accepts United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Catalina Cleves-Bayon is a medical specialist in pediatric neurology. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Cleves-Bayon is professionally affiliated with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more. For her residency, Dr. Cleves-Bayon trained at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. She speaks Spanish.

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What is Neurology?

Neurology is the study of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord and nerves. Disorders of the nervous system can affect many parts of the body, and a neurological exam must be quite thorough. A neurologist examining a new patient will check for any issues with:

motor skills (the way your brain and muscles work together)

sensory skills (sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell)

nerve function

coordination and balance

changes in mood or behavior

A neurologist can order different kinds of tests to check the function of the brain and nerves. These tests may include a head CT scan (a type of 3-dimensional x-ray), an electroencephalogram (which measures the electrical impulses inside the brain), an MRI (a detailed image of the brain or spinal cord), or electromyography (which uses electricity to test nerve function). The results of the exam and the tests help neurologists diagnose and form treatment plans for disorders like multiple sclerosis, tremors, stroke, and migraine headaches.

Some neurological problems, such as certain brain tumors, may require surgical treatment. Since neurologists do not perform surgery, they will refer patients who need operations to a surgical subspecialist, such as a neurosurgeon. Beyond surgery, a neurologist might recommend any of the following treatments: